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Orion Nebula M42 in the Hubble SHO palette showing pillars of gas

The Great Orion Nebula, one of the most beautiful star-forming regions visible from the northern hemisphere.

The story behind this photo

M42 is every astrophotographer's favourite target. Captured with the FSQ-85 EDP and the ASI 6200MM Pro monochrome camera through SHO filters (Hubble palette), this image reveals shades of ionised gas invisible to the naked eye.

Technical data

Camera
ZWO ASI 6200MM Pro
Lens
Takahashi FSQ-85 EDP 450mm f/5.3
Focal length
450mm
Aperture
f/5.3
Shutter speed
300s x 40 (SHO)

Orion Nebula M42

Observatoire personnel, France2024-12-15ZWO ASI 6200MM Pro
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